Training courses for council employees

February 2026

Mental Toughness (Approaching Senior Leadership/Early Career Leaders)

3 February: 10am to 1:30pm

Our mental toughness workshop is a half day workshop where you will be introduced to the concept of mental toughness. You will explore the differences between mental toughness and mental sensitivity and how they both can bring value in the work setting.

The workshop will explore the 4 C’s of mental toughness – Control, Commitment, Challenge and Confidence. This will include practical and actionable development tips. You will also explore the relationship between mental toughness and leadership.

Book onto this course via the Academi Wales website (external website).

This course is provided by Academi Wales.

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Confidence and self-awareness

9 February: 9:30am to 12pm (midday)

The workshop looks at ways to improve confidence and self-esteem and to raise self-awareness.

Aims and objectives:

• To be able to identify aspects of self-esteem and confidence
• To be able to recognise ways to improve self-esteem and confidence
• To be able to recognise ways to develop self-awareness

Book a place on the confidence and self-awareness course (external website)

This course is provided by Unite.

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Time management

11 February: 9:30am to 12pm (midday)

Aims and objectives of the workshop:

• Review managing time in the working environment
• Determine the need to balance both urgency and importance in your workload
• Prioritise and organise your workload
• Recognise productive and unproductive work behaviour
• Identify your own personal style when managing difficult interruptions
• Promote good time management practices and their benefits

Book a place on the time management course (external website)

This course is provided by Unite.

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Planning for a positive retirement (LGPS session)

11 February: 1pm to 3:30pm (LGPS)

Retirement might be up to 10 years away but it’s never too soon to start planning. This course is perfect for anyone thinking about retirement or already at the planning stages.

During the course you’ll learn how to:

• help you plan for the lifestyle changes ahead
• maximise the benefits of your State and workplace pensions
• make the most of your tax-free cash
• understand the income options available from your pension
• achieve your retirement goals

Book a place on the retirement course (external website)

This training is provided by Affinity Connect.

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Leading with your Head and Heart (this session will be delivered in Welsh)

12 February: 10am to 11am

In this interactive "nutshell" workshop you will be introduced to the concept of "Head and Heart Leadership".

The workshop is an introduction to emotional and logical perspectives on leadership and explores the benefits and challenges of both. You will explore how balancing intellect, and emotional connection can impact on relationships, decision making and outcomes in the workplace.

Book onto this course via the Academi Wales website (external website).

This course is provided by Academi Wales.

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Reasonable workplace adjustments for neurodivergent people

18 February: 10:30am to 12pm (midday)

The session is suitable for anyone – neurodivergent individuals, neurotypical individuals, employers, colleagues or anyone interested in learning more about this area. It offers strategies for a diverse range of people around jobs where individuals are currently working in an office or from home and alongside a computer.

The session will last 1.5hours which includes a short break and time for questions.

Book onto this course (external website)

This course is provided by Neurodivergence Wales.

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Understanding media literacy, online hate and misinformation

24 February: 10am to 11:30pm

Do you want to better understand the online world and how misinformation and online hate are created and spread?

Online misinformation, scams and hate content can make the digital world feel overwhelming. This session will help you feel more confident navigating information online, spotting misleading or harmful content, and making the most of the positive opportunities the internet offers.

Book onto this course: Understanding media literacy, online hate and misinformation (external website)

This session is delivered as part of a media literacy project funded by Welsh Government.

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March 2026

HR Session – management induction programme

3 March: 1pm to 3pm

Mandatory for new managers. Includes attendance management, one to ones, mental health, Ask and Act.

To book a place please search for the course in the Learning section on iTrent Employee Self Service or contact hrdirect@denbighshire.gov.uk.

The course is provided by Denbighshire County Council.

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Understanding media literacy, online hate and misinformation

3 March: 6pm to 7:30pm

Do you want to better understand the online world and how misinformation and online hate are created and spread?

Online misinformation, scams and hate content can make the digital world feel overwhelming. This session will help you feel more confident navigating information online, spotting misleading or harmful content, and making the most of the positive opportunities the internet offers.

Book onto this course: Understanding media literacy, online hate and misinformation (external website)

This session is delivered as part of a media literacy project funded by Welsh Government.

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Understanding media literacy, online hate and misinformation

9 March: 1:30pm to 3pm

Do you want to better understand the online world and how misinformation and online hate are created and spread?

Online misinformation, scams and hate content can make the digital world feel overwhelming. This session will help you feel more confident navigating information online, spotting misleading or harmful content, and making the most of the positive opportunities the internet offers.

Book onto this course: Understanding media literacy, online hate and misinformation (external website)

This session is delivered as part of a media literacy project funded by Welsh Government.

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Leading Across Systems: Unleash Your System Leadership Potential (this session will be delivered in Welsh)

18 March: 9:30am to 4:30pm

Are you ready to tackle the complexity of today’s public service challenges? The Leading Across Systems one day workshop is designed for forward-thinking professionals who want to make a meaningful difference in the Welsh public sector.

This one-day interactive workshop will guide you through the latest thinking and practical approaches in systems leadership, helping you navigate political environments, foster innovation, and lead collaboratively across organisational borders.

Book onto this course via the Academi Wales website (external website).

This course is provided by Academi Wales.

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Understanding media literacy, online hate and misinformation

18 March: 10am to 11:30am

Do you want to better understand the online world and how misinformation and online hate are created and spread?

Online misinformation, scams and hate content can make the digital world feel overwhelming. This session will help you feel more confident navigating information online, spotting misleading or harmful content, and making the most of the positive opportunities the internet offers.

Book onto this course: Understanding media literacy, online hate and misinformation (external website)

This session is delivered as part of a media literacy project funded by Welsh Government.

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Reasonable workplace adjustments for neurodivergent people

18 March: 11am to 12:30pm

The session is suitable for anyone – neurodivergent individuals, neurotypical individuals, employers, colleagues or anyone interested in learning more about this area. It offers strategies for a diverse range of people around jobs where individuals are currently working in an office or from home and alongside a computer.

The session will last 1.5hours which includes a short break and time for questions.

Book onto this course (external website))

This course is provided by Neurodivergence Wales.

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Understanding media literacy, online hate and misinformation

18 March: 1:30pm to 3pm

This session will be delivered in Welsh.

Do you want to better understand the online world and how misinformation and online hate are created and spread?

Online misinformation, scams and hate content can make the digital world feel overwhelming. This session will help you feel more confident navigating information online, spotting misleading or harmful content, and making the most of the positive opportunities the internet offers.

Book onto this course: Understanding media literacy, online hate and misinformation (external website)

This session is delivered as part of a media literacy project funded by Welsh Government.

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Neurodiversity for managers

25 and 26 March: 1pm to 4pm

This 2x half day learning event is aimed at Managers and will focus on the Equality Act 2010, case law and making reasonable adjustments. You must attend both half days.

Aims and objectives:

• Explore the range of conditions that are determined neurodiverse
• Discuss how the conditions may impact upon an individual
• Consider the physical, psychological and social implications of neurodiversity
• Understand the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 regarding the service provision and employment of those with a disability
• Examine some of the case law regarding neurodiversity and employment and care provision
• Discuss the support that enables neurodiverse individuals
• Via case studies, apply the principles of the Equality Act in making "reasonable adjustments"

Please email to register your interest and to book your place.

This course is provided by Unison.

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Understanding media literacy, online hate and misinformation

25 March: 1:30pm to 3pm

Do you want to better understand the online world and how misinformation and online hate are created and spread?

Online misinformation, scams and hate content can make the digital world feel overwhelming. This session will help you feel more confident navigating information online, spotting misleading or harmful content, and making the most of the positive opportunities the internet offers.

Book onto this course: Understanding media literacy, online hate and misinformation (external website)

This session is delivered as part of a media literacy project funded by Welsh Government.

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April 2026

Safer recruitment and equalities, diversity and inclusion

22 April: 1pm to 2:30pm

Mandatory for new managers.

To book a place please search for the course in the Learning section on iTrent Employee Self Service or contact hrdirect@denbighshire.gov.uk.

The course is provided by Denbighshire County Council.

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Planning for a positive retirement (LGPS session)

22 April: 4pm to 5:30pm (LGPS)

Retirement might be up to 10 years away but it’s never too soon to start planning. This course is perfect for anyone thinking about retirement or already at the planning stages.

During the course you’ll learn how to:

• help you plan for the lifestyle changes ahead
• maximise the benefits of your State and workplace pensions
• make the most of your tax-free cash
• understand the income options available from your pension
• achieve your retirement goals

Book a place on the retirement course (external website)

This training is provided by Affinity Connect.

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May 2026

HR Session – management induction programme

7 May: 10am to 12pm (midday)

Mandatory for new managers. Includes attendance management, one to ones, mental health, Ask and Act.

To book a place please search for the course in the Learning section on iTrent Employee Self Service or contact hrdirect@denbighshire.gov.uk.

The course is provided by Denbighshire County Council.

June 2026

Planning for a positive retirement (LGPS session)

16 June: 9:30am to 12pm (midday) (LGPS)

Retirement might be up to 10 years away but it’s never too soon to start planning. This course is perfect for anyone thinking about retirement or already at the planning stages.

During the course you’ll learn how to:

• help you plan for the lifestyle changes ahead
• maximise the benefits of your State and workplace pensions
• make the most of your tax-free cash
• understand the income options available from your pension
• achieve your retirement goals

Book a place on the retirement course (external website)

This training is provided by Affinity Connect.

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July 2026

Safer recruitment and equalities, diversity and inclusion

7 July: 10am to 11:30am

Mandatory for new managers.

To book a place please search for the course in the Learning section on iTrent Employee Self Service or contact hrdirect@denbighshire.gov.uk.

The course is provided by Denbighshire County Council.

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Ask and act group 2

7 July: 1pm to 4pm

A half day course to; increase confidence and understanding of early identification, making a targeted enquiry and knowing referral pathways. This is a mandatory course for anyone working in a front facing role.

Aims and objectives:

• recognise the signs and symptoms of violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence
• understand the purpose of and demonstrate an ability to undertake targeted enquiry
• demonstrate knowledge around data protection and the duty of confidentiality
• understand the purpose of risk identification in relation to some forms of violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence
• be able to implement the targeted enquiry care pathway

If you wish to book a place please search for the course in the Learning section on iTrent Employee Self Service or contact hrdirect@denbighshire.gov.uk.

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HR Session – management induction programme

8 July: 1pm to 3pm

Mandatory for new managers. Includes attendance management, one to ones, mental health, Ask and Act.

To book a place please search for the course in the Learning section on iTrent Employee Self Service or contact hrdirect@denbighshire.gov.uk.

The course is provided by Denbighshire County Council.

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August 2026

Planning for a positive retirement (LGPS session)

26 August: 9:30am to 12pm (midday) (LGPS)

Retirement might be up to 10 years away but it’s never too soon to start planning. This course is perfect for anyone thinking about retirement or already at the planning stages.

During the course you’ll learn how to:

• help you plan for the lifestyle changes ahead
• maximise the benefits of your State and workplace pensions
• make the most of your tax-free cash
• understand the income options available from your pension
• achieve your retirement goals

Book a place on the retirement course (external website)

This training is provided by Affinity Connect.

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September 2026

HR Session – management induction programme

8 September: 10am to 12pm (midday)

Mandatory for new managers. Includes attendance management, one to ones, mental health, Ask and Act.

To book a place please search for the course in the Learning section on iTrent Employee Self Service or contact hrdirect@denbighshire.gov.uk.

The course is provided by Denbighshire County Council.

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Effective tax planning for higher earners

17 September: 10am to 11:15am

What you will gain from attending this course:

• a clear understanding of income tax and National Insurance
• insight into tax issues that disproportionately affect higher earners, including the impact on Child Benefit and Tax-Free Childcare
• clarity on pension tax relief, how to optimise pension contributions, and manage the Annual Allowance
• an understanding of tax when accessing pension benefits
• awareness of upcoming Inheritance Tax changes on pensions (effective 2027)
• practical, actionable tax planning tips tailored for high-income individuals

Book onto this course via linc

This training is provided by Affinity Connect.

October 2026

Planning for a positive retirement (LGPS session)

7 October: 4pm to 5:30pm (LGPS)

Retirement might be up to 10 years away but it’s never too soon to start planning. This course is perfect for anyone thinking about retirement or already at the planning stages.

During the course you’ll learn how to:

• help you plan for the lifestyle changes ahead
• maximise the benefits of your State and workplace pensions
• make the most of your tax-free cash
• understand the income options available from your pension
• achieve your retirement goals

Book a place on the retirement course (external website)

This training is provided by Affinity Connect.

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Safer recruitment and equalities, diversity and inclusion

22 October: 1pm to 2:30pm

Mandatory for new managers.

To book a place please search for the course in the Learning section on iTrent Employee Self Service or contact hrdirect@denbighshire.gov.uk.

The course is provided by Denbighshire County Council.

December 2026

Planning for a positive retirement (LGPS session)

8 December: 1pm to 3:30pm (LGPS)

Retirement might be up to 10 years away but it’s never too soon to start planning. This course is perfect for anyone thinking about retirement or already at the planning stages.

During the course you’ll learn how to:

• help you plan for the lifestyle changes ahead
• maximise the benefits of your State and workplace pensions
• make the most of your tax-free cash
• understand the income options available from your pension
• achieve your retirement goals

Book a place on the retirement course (external website)

This training is provided by Affinity Connect.

January 2027

Ask and act group 2

12 January: 9:30am to 12:30pm

A half day course to; increase confidence and understanding of early identification, making a targeted enquiry and knowing referral pathways. This is a mandatory course for anyone working in a front facing role.

Aims and objectives:

• recognise the signs and symptoms of violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence
• understand the purpose of and demonstrate an ability to undertake targeted enquiry
• demonstrate knowledge around data protection and the duty of confidentiality
• understand the purpose of risk identification in relation to some forms of violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence
• be able to implement the targeted enquiry care pathway

If you wish to book a place please search for the course in the Learning section on iTrent Employee Self Service or contact hrdirect@denbighshire.gov.uk.